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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.15, 33,376.21 and 15,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.15, 33,376.21 and 15,239.11 is: 21,026.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.15 : 33,376.21 = 15,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.15/33,376.21 = 15,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.15x = 33,376.21 × 15,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.15x = 508,623,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,623,735.57/24,190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.07

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